Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX1100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was announced 14 months after the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 S2 matches up against the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S2 against the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver more detail with its extra 5.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 should have an edge in sensor technology.